"According to the Miami Herald, while the Heat and Herro did have some discussions, there was no firm offer made in the end. In fairness to both sides, that could've been the case for a myriad of reasons. Maybe it was clear that both sides weren't close to each other, maybe it was a consensus to table serious discussions until next summer. Who knows at this point?"
"What we do know is that the Heat and Herro never got close to getting an extension done. Did the injury to Herro throw a wrench in their plans? It very well could've. But we may never know. And, in the end, waiting to find a middle ground could end up working out for both sides. Herro could end up securing more long-term money, while the Heat could end up saving in the per-year average."
"It's only natural for fans to question Herro's future even more after the decision not to sign him to an early extension. It's been public that the team wants to maintain flexibility heading into the future, but that still doesn't offer any clarity on what the future holds for Herro. Even if the Heat wanted flexibility to explore other avenues, Miami would still theoretically have to pay Herro eventually. From the outside looking in, those two things don't necessarily go hand in hand."
No firm offer was exchanged between the Miami Heat and Tyler Herro before the October 20 extension deadline. Discussions occurred but the sides never came close to agreement, possibly due to differing terms or a choice to postpone talks until next summer. Herro's injury may have affected negotiations, though the precise impact remains unclear. Delaying an agreement could benefit both parties: Herro might secure more long-term money while Miami could reduce the annual salary average. The lack of an early deal amplifies fan uncertainty about Herro's future with the team. Acquiring another star could make retaining Herro unlikely unless he accepts a substantial pay reduction.
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